Waitstill R. Ranney
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Waitstill R. Ranney (May 23, 1791 – August 23, 1853) was a Vermont medical doctor and politician who served as 13th lieutenant governor of Vermont from 1841 to 1843.
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Waitstill R. Ranney | |
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13th Lieutenant governor of Vermont | |
In office 1841–1843 | |
Preceded by | David M. Camp |
Succeeded by | Horace Eaton |
Member of the Vermont Senate from Windham County | |
In office 1836–1838 | |
Preceded by | None (position created) |
Succeeded by | David Chandler, Calvin Townesley, Laban Jones |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Townshend | |
In office 1833–1834 | |
Preceded by | John P. Marsh |
Succeeded by | Chapin Howard |
Personal details | |
Born | (1791-05-23)May 23, 1791 Chester, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | August 23, 1853(1853-08-23) (aged 62) Townshend, Vermont, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Townshend, Vermont, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | Phebe Atwood (m. 1811) Mary A. Cook (m. 1846) |
Children | 13 (including Ambrose Ranney) |
Education | Dartmouth College (attended) Middlebury College (attended) |
Profession | Physician |
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